DH job dilemma---ideas?

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Registered: 12-12-2004
DH job dilemma---ideas?
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Fri, 02-03-2006 - 10:57am
Hi, all. Danni, Pat, Aravis, everyone, I truly need your opinion on this. As you recall, DH was uncertain about his job situation. The company was to have been sold. The buyer backed out. The lease is up on the building, so it looks like they will have to find a new corporate site, etc. Although DH is relieved, it is still uncertain when, or who will buy them out. DH has a job offer from his former boss. There arent many jobs there (he has to let someone go to get DH there, which I am not happy about, but I guess the guy wasnt doing the job, iffy performance, late, etc.). Positives: More money (about $3/hr more), better benes (somewhat), works with same boss. Negatives: Job description: more driving, slightly longer commmute, no office desk work, maybe having to work weekends occasionally. I say, go for it. DH is worried about truck, refuses to get another!! Ideas? Thanks. Whiz.
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Registered: 01-25-2006
Fri, 02-03-2006 - 12:45pm

If he is not going to be working at a desk, does that mean he is out driving around and getting reimbursed for mileage? The reimbursement rate is generally a little higher than the actual out of pocket expenses since they are supposedly giving you something for depreciation on the vehicle. Is it enough extra that it could help absorb any extra repair expenses? Any chance that he could negotiate for a company car? $3 an hour is pretty darn compelling.

Peg

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Registered: 01-06-2005
Fri, 02-03-2006 - 1:11pm

Whiz, how frustrating! Never an easy answer!!!

Will he be getting more hours? Or just the driving / commuting is adding to his total hours away from home?

Does HE have a problem with the commute? Or do YOU think you want him home more than that will allow?

What all is wrong with the truck? Do you have any plans to fix it up a bit as parts go bad? Or does he just PRAY it will continue to run!? :)

Give us some more details, and we can figure this out!!!! :)
~Aravis~
P.S. HUGS!!

 

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Registered: 12-12-2004
Fri, 02-03-2006 - 1:43pm
Hi, ladies. Thanks for input. Here's the info you wanted: DH's hours would stay the same. Commute slightly longer. Mileage reimbursement? Yes, but some companies go around this by capping total miles each way. No changes, basically, except the driving, and not being in office. The truck is paid for, but has lots of miles. DH put $600 to fix leak. He HAS the $$$ in the bank but he doesnt want to get another loan payment. Is looking at truck hybrids (used truck, dealer demos, rental trucks, last-yr models, etc.). The mortgage that we did refi on (thank goodness!) is fixed, but more expensive. Once I get the medical bills and cc paid off, I can start contributing to getting new furniture, curtains, yard, etc., and/or mortgage. Whiz.
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Registered: 05-09-2005
Fri, 02-03-2006 - 10:35pm
Hi Whiz --
Well, around here, a definite job offer is something we would jump on -- honestly, no matter what the new inconveniences are. Or are there lots of other jobs available? And it would be great to stay with a boss who obviously values your husband. Good luck with the decision!!
Megan